The [[Portland Zine Symposium]] is one of the largest annual [[Zine|zine]] events in the United States. The event, held in [[Portland]], OR, each summer, is free and open to the public and includes workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to zines, independent media and [[DIY]] skills. The symposium is organized by Portland State University. It was founded in 2001 by [[Eleanor Whitney]], [[Joe Biel]], and [[Nicole Georges]].

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The '''Portland Zine Symposium''' is one of the largest annual [[zine]] events in the United States. The event is held in [[Portland]], Oregon each summer. The symposium is free and open to the public and includes workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to zines, independent media and [[DIY]] skills. The symposium is organized by Portland State University. It was founded in 2001 by [[Eleanor Whitney]], [[Joe Biel]], and [[Nicole Georges]].

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== Mission Statement ==

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== Mission statement ==

The Portland Zine Symposium aims to create greater communication and community between diverse creators of independent media and art. This fun, free and open event helps people promote their work and share skills and information related to zines and zine culture. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, the conference will explore the role and effect of all types of zines in and on undergound and mainstream culture.

The Portland Zine Symposium aims to create greater communication and community between diverse creators of independent media and art. This fun, free and open event helps people promote their work and share skills and information related to zines and zine culture. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, the conference will explore the role and effect of all types of zines in and on undergound and mainstream culture.

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===2006 planners===

===2006 planners===

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* [[Franco Ortega]] ([[BURNT]] zine)

* [[Franco Ortega]] ([[BURNT]] zine)

* [[Gillian Beck]] ([[Don't Stop (Stop)]] zine)

* [[Gillian Beck]] ([[Don't Stop (Stop)]] zine)

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* [[Sarah Swingset]] ([[Swing Set Girl]] zine)

* [[Sarah Swingset]] ([[Swing Set Girl]] zine)

* [[Theresa Elisabeth]] ([[Can't Stop The World zine]])

* [[Theresa Elisabeth]] ([[Can't Stop The World zine]])

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* [[Tony Le Tigre]] ([[Dreck zine]])

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* [[Tony Le Tigre]] ([[Dreck]])

* [[Jim Withington]] ([[Statue of Liberty Play zine]])

* [[Jim Withington]] ([[Statue of Liberty Play zine]])

* [[Philip Cheaney]] ([[www.ursulinedesign.com]])

* [[Philip Cheaney]] ([[www.ursulinedesign.com]])

* [[Shelley Pearson]] ([[The Independent Kitten zine]])

* [[Shelley Pearson]] ([[The Independent Kitten zine]])

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* [[Webly Bowles]] ([[Touched by an Anvil zine]])

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* [[Webly Bowles]] ([[Touched by an Anvil]])

* [[Nate Beaty]] ([[Brainfag zine]])

* [[Nate Beaty]] ([[Brainfag zine]])

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=== 9th Portland Zine Symposium ===

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=== 9th symposium (2009) ===

The ninth Portland Zine Symposium was held 2009 July 24-26.

The ninth Portland Zine Symposium was held 2009 July 24-26.

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=== 10th annual Portland Zine Symposium ===

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=== 10th symposium (2010) ===

[[Image:Portland Zine Symposium 2010banner.jpg|right|300px]]

[[Image:Portland Zine Symposium 2010banner.jpg|right|300px]]

The 10th annual Portland Zine Symposium was held August 28th and 29th 2010 at the Peter W. Stott Gym at PSU. To date, this was the largest PZS with over 130 tables and 30 workshops over the two days.

The 10th annual Portland Zine Symposium was held August 28th and 29th 2010 at the Peter W. Stott Gym at PSU. To date, this was the largest PZS with over 130 tables and 30 workshops over the two days.

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* Katie Ash

* Katie Ash

* Dylan Williams

* Dylan Williams

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=== 11th symposium (2011) ===

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=== 12th symposium (2012) ===

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[[Image:Portland Zine Symposium 12-bg.png|right|300px]]

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The 12th annual Portland Zine Symposium was held August 11th and 12th, 2012 at the [http://refugepdx.com Refuge] warehouse club site in Portland, Oregon.

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'''PZS 2012 organizers'''

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* Christina "Blue" Crow

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* Katie Ash

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* [[Alex Wrekk]]

== External link ==

== External link ==

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The Portland Zine Symposium is one of the largest annual zine events in the United States. The event is held in Portland, Oregon each summer. The symposium is free and open to the public and includes workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to zines, independent media and DIY skills. The symposium is organized by Portland State University. It was founded in 2001 by Eleanor Whitney, Joe Biel, and Nicole Georges.

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Mission statement

The Portland Zine Symposium aims to create greater communication and community between diverse creators of independent media and art. This fun, free and open event helps people promote their work and share skills and information related to zines and zine culture. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, the conference will explore the role and effect of all types of zines in and on undergound and mainstream culture.